Discover the perfect balance of full-sized power and effortless portability with the Janome 3160QDC-G Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine. Showcasing a stylish and trendy grapevine purple accent finish, this machine is packed with high-end automated features usually reserved for much heavier models. Weighing in at a mere 12 pounds, it delivers 60 crisp built-in stitches, time-saving automatic thread trimming, and an expansive workspace layout. Whether you are traveling to a weekend quilting retreat or tailoring garments in a home studio, the 3160QDC-G offers an uncompromised, professional sewing experience anywhere you plug it in.
Key Features
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60 Built-In Stitches: A curated library containing essential utility, elastic stretch, heirloom, and gorgeous decorative embroidery patterns.
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6 One-Step Buttonholes: Insert your physical button into the specialized foot to create crisp, automatically sized buttonholes in a single continuous cycle.
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Automatic Thread Cutter Button: Snip both your needle and bobbin threads flush against the fabric with a single tap, dramatically reducing thread waste.
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Superior Plus Feed System (SFS+): Features Janome's unique 7-piece feed dog configuration that pulls fabric with absolute uniformity using box-motion tracking.
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Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure: Dial in the perfect amount of surface hold to glide over delicate silks, multi-layer denim seams, or stretchy performance fleece without bunching.
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One-Hand Needle Threader: Pull your thread through the built-in path and click the manual mechanism to thread the needle effortlessly without straining your eyes.
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Memorized Needle Up/Down: Program your needle to automatically rest down in the fabric for instant corner pivoting, or up for quick project removal.
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Fast Navigation LCD Screen: Instantly view selected stitches, recommended sewing feet, and digital width and length dimensions with quick-press arrow keys.
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One-Touch Navigation Panel: Centralized physical buttons control your Start/Stop status (sew comfortably without a foot control), secure Locking Stitches, and Instant Reverse.
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On-Board Accessories Compartment: A removable front storage tray keeping your standard feet, extra bobbins, and fresh needles neatly organized right at your fingertips.
Why Customers Love This Machine
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Featherweight Mobility: At just 12 pounds, this is a full-sized internal frame machine that can be picked up with one hand. It is engineered specifically for enthusiasts who travel frequently to quilting guilds, sewing classes, and craft groups.
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The Ultimate Portable Quilting Setup: Arrives fully optimized for quilting with a rigid extra-wide extension table and specialized quilting feet, saving you from purchasing expensive individual upgrades down the road.
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Professional Fabric Versatility: The combination of an adjustable foot pressure dial and the SFS+ 7-piece feed dogs gives you complete authority over problematic fabrics, eliminating skipped stitches and fabric puckering.
Perfect For
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On-The-Go Crafters: Quilters and garment makers who regularly attend out-of-home sewing workshops and need a lightweight machine with heavy-duty performance capabilities.
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Intermediate Sewists: Makers ready to upgrade from basic mechanical dials to computerized efficiency, automated thread cutting, and digital stitch layouts.
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Space-Conscious Studios: Creators who need a full-featured sewing machine that can be easily packed away into a closet or onto a shelf when not in use.
Included Accessories
Specifications
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Machine Type: Computerized Free Arm Sewing & Quilting Machine
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Total Weight: 12 Pounds
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Total Stitches: 60 Built-In Utility and Decorative Patterns
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Buttonholes: 6 Styles of Automatic One-Step Buttonholes
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Maximum Stitch Width: 7mm
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Maximum Stitch Length: 5mm
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Feeding Mechanism: 7-Piece Superior Plus Feed System (SFS+)
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Thread Trimming: Automatic One-Touch Button Cutter
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Needle Control: Memorized Up/Down Selection Key
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Fabric Pressure Regulation: Manual Adjustable Foot Pressure Dial
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Work Area Illumination: Wide-Angle Integrated LED Panel
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I really sew thick quilt layers on a machine that only weighs 12 pounds? A: Absolutely. While the external body is lightweight for travel, the internal skeleton is constructed with a rigid alloy frame. When combined with the included even-feed walking foot and the Superior Plus Feed System, the machine drives smoothly through multiple layers of fabric and batting without stalling.
Q: How does the adjustable presser foot pressure dial help me sew better? A: Different fabrics require varying levels of downward force. For example, tightening the pressure ensures thick denim layers do not slip, while loosening the pressure prevents stretchy jersey fabrics from stretching out of shape and stops delicate silks from wrinkling as they pass the needle.
Q: Is it easy to sew cuffs and sleeves on this machine? A: Yes. Simply slide the front storage compartment off to the left, and the bed transforms into a slim free arm. This allows you to easily slide tubular garment pieces, like pant hems, kid's clothes, and sleeves, directly under the needle.
Q: Does the machine require a foot pedal to operate? A: No, the choice is yours. You can plug in the included foot pedal for traditional control, or unplug it to use the physical Start/Stop button. When using the button, you can manage your exact speed smoothly using the slider on the front of the machine.
